As a cabin crew member, we have very little say over where we go, at least in the beginning. With seniority comes less reserve days and more ability to bid for schedules. Yet not matter how perfect you schedule is, you can never escape weather issues, mechanical delays or, (everyone’s favorite) difficult passengers.

When these things happen, you just have to ride it out.

Under the weather — again — and out of sick calls and PTO. I feel grumpy.